What is Career Readiness?

Career Readiness

As you move through college, it's a great time to explore and strengthen your career readiness competencies. These skills—like communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and leadership—are valuable not only in the classroom but in any career path you choose. Taking the time to build these competencies now will give you a head start in the professional world, making you more adaptable, confident, and prepared for the challenges ahead. Think of it as investing in yourself; by developing these skills, you’re creating a foundation that will support you in whatever career you pursue. Explore opportunities in your courses, extracurriculars, and internships to practice and refine these skills.

Career readiness is all about building a solid foundation of skills that help you succeed in your career and manage it over the long term. By developing these essential skills, you'll be better prepared for the workplace and navigating your career journey after college.

Take a moment to review each competency and think about where you've already developed these skills or where you might need more practice.
Check out examples of each competency to get ideas for building your career readiness.
Look at your classes and activities to see how you already use these skills and where you can grow even more.